NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam · Question
Informed consent requires the patient to understand:
Valid informed consent: nature of procedure, risks, benefits, alternatives, right to refuse — and the patient must be competent. Nurse witnesses signature; prov
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Question: Informed consent requires the patient to understand:
Answer options:
- Only the cost ✅ The procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives
- Only the physician's name
- Only the date
Correct answer: The procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives
Explanation: Valid informed consent: nature of procedure, risks, benefits, alternatives, right to refuse — and the patient must be competent. Nurse witnesses signature; provider obtains consent.
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